Tell us what happened

Three short steps. The answers tell us which deadline you're up against, so we can move fast.

What's happening?

Pick the one closest to your situation. You can explain more in a moment.

I lost my case in immigration courtThe immigration judge denied my case or ordered removalThe BIA ruled against meThe Board dismissed my appeal or denied a motionSomeone is detained by ICEIn detention, with no bond or a bond they can't payOur I-130 petition is taking too longFiled and still waiting on USCISI'm an attorney referring a caseCo-counsel, briefing, or a full referralSomething else

A few details

These answers tell us which deadline applies. Please don't include A-numbers, receipt numbers, or documents yet.

Date of the judge's decision (if the decision was written, the date it was mailed or sent)

How did you get the decision?

The judge announced it at the hearingA written decision came later by mail or onlineNot sure

At the end of the hearing, did you tell the judge you wanted to appeal? (this matters a lot)

Yes, we reserved the appealNo, the appeal was waivedNot sure

Has an appeal already been filed?

YesNoNot sure

Which immigration court? (city is fine, e.g. Harlingen, Port Isabel)

What did you ask the judge for? (check all that apply)

Did you have a lawyer at the hearing?

YesNo

Is the person detained now?

YesNo

Date of the BIA decision (the date printed on the decision)

What did the BIA do?

Dismissed my appealDenied a motion to reopen or reconsiderNot sure

Which immigration court? (city is fine, e.g. Harlingen, Port Isabel)

What did you ask the judge for? (check all that apply)

Did a lawyer handle the appeal?

YesNo

Is the person detained now?

YesNo

Where are they being held? (facility name or city, e.g. Port Isabel, El Valle)

About when were they detained? (an estimate is fine)

Do they have a final removal order?

Yes, a final orderNo, the case is still goingNot sure

How long have they lived in the U.S.?

Any criminal arrests or convictions? (optional; it affects which detention law applies)

YesNoNot sure

Date USCIS received the I-130 (the "Received Date" on the I-797C receipt notice)

Who filed for whom?

Where is the family member now?

In the U.S.Outside the U.S.

Did USCIS ever send a Request for Evidence?

YesNoNot sure

What have you already tried? (check all that apply)

Office or service center on the notice (optional)

What do you need?

What kind of arrangement?

Co-counselBriefing support behind the scenesRefer the matter outLet's talk

Next deadline (optional)

Your firm (optional)

Briefly, what's going on?

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